The phrase refers to an online tool or resource designed to estimate the Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) due on vehicle purchases in Georgia. This tax replaced the annual ad valorem tax (property tax) on vehicles and the sales tax at the time of purchase. These calculators typically require users to input details such as the vehicle’s purchase price, model year, and sometimes other information to generate an estimated TAVT amount. As an example, a person buying a car for $20,000 would use the tool to determine the amount due to the state, based on the current TAVT rate.
The utilization of such estimation tools offers significant benefits. They allow buyers to understand the full financial implications of a vehicle purchase upfront, enabling them to budget accordingly. This transparency prevents unexpected costs at the time of registration and promotes informed financial decisions. The establishment of the TAVT system itself, and the subsequent need for estimation tools, reflects an effort by the state of Georgia to simplify and streamline the vehicle taxation process.
